Father can be an enemy to the country

Now you know why we hid it from you first? Seeing the shock and anger on the prince's face, Zhu Yuanzhang sighed:

We don't want to make you feel uncomfortable.

Don't worry, dad, my son is not that fragile. Zhu Biao said with a thick breath:

I finally understand why Wu Zhuangyuan, who has always disdained to get involved in government affairs, suddenly became so active recently and insisted on checking the accounts of Zhongshu Province.

What was found? Zhu Yuanzhang asked.

... The prince shook his head.

We knew it. Zhu Yuanzhang sneered and said:

There must be no problem with the accounts on the surface. The power of Zhongshu Sheng is too great. Not to mention the prime ministers, even the doctors and chiefs below don't look down on those three cores and two dates. They only need to work hard and be convenient to others. , of course there are people sending money to their homes and women... Why bother with the idea of ​​putting it in the public account? That’s too unthinkable.”

Father is right. The prince nodded in agreement: Just checking the accounts of Zhongshu Province is of no use. Even the accounts of the Ministry of Accounts can't find any clues.

That's right, how did the empty seal case come about? Zhu Yuanzhang nodded and said: Isn't it because the local government openly came to the Ministry of Household Affairs to talk about the numbers and discuss how to do the accounts?

Yes. The prince said with a wry smile: The account books made in this way will definitely be so beautiful that there will be no faults.

So, Zhu Yuanzhang said in a deep voice, We must compile a pornographic record at any cost. Only by grasping accurate income from the source can we make it impossible for those tricks of collusion between top and bottom, and internal and external collusion to be revealed.

After a pause, he added: Of course, if you want to find out, you need someone like Lao Liu's subordinate who understands... auditing. It's not just anyone who can do it.

As he spoke, he sneered and said: If Wu Zhuangyuan can do it, why did we stop the imperial examination in the first place?

Yes, I have also discovered over the years that they say they are invincible, but they are unable to do anything. Zhu Biao nodded and said: So this time I give them the last chance to prove themselves. Since they prove that they don't have that strength, they will not be able to do anything in the future. We will not let them get involved in specific state affairs.”

Ah, boss, is that what you think? Zhu Yuanzhang said in surprise: We thought that you were too deeply influenced by Song Lian's gang and were not happy to hear me say such things.

Father, do you think my son is so stupid in your eyes? Zhu Biao said with a silent smile: Even without Xun He Lao Liu and my son just reading, you can still see that the Twenty-One Histories are full of - External Confucianism and Internal Dharma are four words.

It's like this. After listening to Mr. Wu's lectures a lot, we found that among Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty and Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty, Confucius' method was just a cover. If we really want to run the country well, we have to rely on Han Fei and Li Si's method. Zhu Yuanzhang rubbed his hands happily. He had been worried about his different political views with his boss recently.

Now there is no need to worry, it turns out that there is no difference between the two minds. He asked strangely:

Then why did you get so anxious with me when we said Confucianism was not good?

Dad, when people say 'Foreign Confucianism and Internal Dharma', do you only see 'Internal Dharma'? The prince smiled bitterly and said, You automatically don't take 'Foreign Confucianism' seriously?

Hehe... Zhu Yuanzhang scratched the back of his head in embarrassment and said, It's true.

That is wrong. The prince said solemnly: Confucianism on the outside and law on the inside does not mean that 'Confucianism' is just a dispensable cover. It means that Confucianism is outside the law and Confucianism and law complement each other.

The so-called 'external' actually refers to external manifestations and specific measures. It means that the country should advocate Confucian ethics and implement the so-called virtuous government of Confucianism, but the core that drives all this is Legalism - the power of the king as the body , magic is used.

So both are equally important. In the hands of imperial power, they complement each other and cannot be neglected. The most straightforward way to put it is to use Legalist governance techniques to control ministers and people.

But the legitimacy of the political power depends on Confucianism. This can greatly reduce the cost of implementing Legalist governance techniques, and the country can operate at a low cost. As he spoke, he glanced at his old father who was full of joy and said:

So even if the emperor disapproves of it in his heart, he can never belittle Confucianism. Because once even the emperor disapproves of it, what legitimacy does it have? Naturally, it cannot bring legitimacy to the country.

Oh, after hearing what you said, boss, we really opened the toilet. After Zhu Yuanzhang was lectured, he was not angry but said happily: Only now do we know that we were half-assed before.

... Zhu Biaoxin said, Xie made the wrong idiom again. This is really uncomfortable for a perfectionist.

But he never picked on his father. He felt that it was commendable that his father, who had never studied in school for a day, could take tutoring to this extent during his spare time in the military.

Boss, why don't you become the emperor? Dad will make you a general to conquer the north and south. Zhu Yuanzhang seriously suggested again: You must be a better emperor than us. Of course, we are also the best in the world. Commander-in-Chief.”

Dad, you are here again. The prince said speechlessly, Can we not say such things?

We really think so. Zhu Yuanzhang said with wide eyes: Look at all those who do business. How can I still not hand over my power when I am seven or eighty years old? They all ask their sons to take over early, and send horses and horses to them while they are still confused. Support a journey so that the business at home can be long-lasting.

How can doing business be the same as being an emperor? If I really become an emperor, you will definitely not understand it. When the time comes that you will be so angry that you want to destroy me, I will not do it. The prince quickly stopped him and said:

There are no two masters in the country, and there are no two suns in the sky, Father. Such a whimsical thing will definitely backfire.

Oh. You think too much. Now that you are the prince, you can educate us. When you become the emperor, will we not be like grandsons in front of you? Zhu Yuanzhang muttered unwillingly.

I will be careful when talking to my father in the future. The prince sighed, and then said with a straight face: Anyway, don't mention this matter again in the future, otherwise I will give up the position of prince to the sixth prince and I will become a monk.

Hey, okay, don't tell me if you don't say it. Zhu Yuanzhang hurriedly accompanied him carefully. He knew that his boss had a temper that meant what he said. He quickly stopped talking.

But boss, why did you say that the sixth child was not the third and fourth child? he asked, deliberately changing the subject.

Ahem, I was so angry that I just said it casually and couldn't do anything. Zhu Biao was also surprised, wondering how he blurted out.

Speaking of Lao Liu, what do you think of the reform of Guoxue he planned? Zhu Yuanzhang quickly changed the subject and asked.

He has talked to me many times, and the classics and meanings in the new textbooks were all compiled by Erchen himself. Zhu Biao thought about it and said:

Although he is ignorant, he still implements the concept of 'external Confucianism and internal law'. The technical officials' idea is very novel. I think it can be tried for a few years. What if it succeeds? Wouldn't the Ming Dynasty become the Han and Tang Dynasties? Such a pioneer?

What if it fails? Zhu Yuanzhang asked.

Then it is all the responsibility of His Highness the King of Chu, and the court will correct his mistakes. Zhu Biao sighed softly: When the day comes, let him be his King of the Sea with peace of mind. This is also Lao Liu's ideal.

Yes. Zhu Yuanzhang smiled happily after hearing this: This is also a kind of 'external Confucianism and internal Dharma'.

Father, you are using terms indiscriminately... Zhu Biao said speechlessly.